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What This Means For Your Aircraft's Airworthiness Status

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Interior of the Cessna light aircraft of ALPEN AIR with beige cabin panels and two passenger seats by the window. The sm
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The FAA has put owners on notice that aftermarket 3D printed cabin items — yoke grips, cup holders, and similar add-ons — lack the documentation required for installation on a type-certificated airframe. Fitting one without proper approval can compromise the aircraft's airworthiness status, regardless of how minor the part seems.

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With reporting from AVweb.

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